Big Ass Fans Careers

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered. That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do. 

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market. 

Opportunity

Are you ready to dive into the world of finance and make a real impact? Our Big Ass Fans Finance team is expanding, and we're on the hunt for a Financial Analyst to join our ranks! As a part of our FP&A team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving profitability and reducing waste, making Big Ass Fans more efficient than ever. You’ll be a part of the team’s mission to support the business through 80/20 segmentation, cross-departmental communication efforts and high-level data analysis and problem solving. As a successful team member, you’ll thrive on digging into data, searching for insights, and deliver data-driven awesomeness to managers and teams throughout the company. If you’re passionate about numbers and nerd out on solving problems, this is your time to shine! 

What You'll Do

• Drive our segments through 80/20 analysis to understand the impacts to our business by breaking our data into Quads and Quartiles.
• Query a large data warehouse containing CRM, ERP and various other data stores.
• Develop Power BI reports connected to the data warehouse to monitor various aspects of business performance.
• Provide recurring reports describing business performance while also identifying, tracking down, and attempting to explain anomalies in these reports using quantitative methods.
• Serve as an indispensable resource of critical information to business unit leaders; work closely with them to understand the intelligence they need to make the best decisions.
• Work with teams across the company to ensure consistency, organization, and integrity throughout data pipeline processes.
• Work with Database Architects to develop and assess Extract, Transform & Load jobs for large analytics projects.
• Work with Database Architects to maintain the integrity of the data warehouse.
• Use historic data to produce predictions regarding future performance and product needs.
• Evaluate, suggest and implement improvements to department processes and reports. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 2-4 years proven experience in Analytics
• Advanced skills in a live data visualization tool (Power BI) preferred
• Highly capable in Microsoft Excel
• Basic proficiency in statistics (t-tests, ANOVA, linear regression)
• Ability to efficiently summarize variances and present recommendations to upper management
• Must be able to independently identify a problem area and sift through multiple data sources
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven success collaborating with a range of departments
• 80/20 Experience is a plus 

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application.

Every Big Ass Fans employee works towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Financial Analyst: 

Days 1-30:

• Complete your onboarding activities, including an on-site 4-day FANdamentals training.
• Meet your peers and stakeholders you'll be working with on a daily basis.
• Develop a base understanding of BAF's software and processes to perform your daily tasks. 
• Start utilizing our ERP and CRM in conjunction with the Data Warehouse to dig into data and develop financial models.

Days 31-60:

• Develop a strong understanding of data foundation, terminology, and connectivity.
• Begin conducting P&L insight meetings with Segment VPs to dive into the details.
• Develop an understanding of cost-saving opportunities that directly influence strategic decisions.

Days 61-90+:

• Partner closely with Segment VPs and start presenting data-driven findings to reveal product performance year over year.
• Begin digging into complex cash flow forecasting by designing a dynamic model to increase forecast accuracy. 
• Develop a comprehensive financial model that provides key insights into productivity opportunities.

 The Interview Process

1. First Conversation: You’ll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you’ll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that didn’t come out in the video screen.
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the FP&A Manager.  In this conversation, you’ll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, going over the day-to-day operations, and learn about the role’s KPIs.
3. Assessment: You’ll complete an online behavioral assessment to help us better understand your work style and how you may align with our team and culture.
4. Panel Interview: As a final step, you’ll come onsite for an in-person interview, including the CFO, Finance leadership, and peer by presenting your professional background to the group and individual time to answer specific questions. 

How do you live life Big Ass? 

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Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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